Marijuana updates
Governor Kate Brown signs a bill that will open banking options for legal marijuana businesses; BridgeTown Weed Tour kicks off April 16; the Portland Development Commission wants medical marijuana to stay out of Vanport Square.
Business Summit to Help Leaders Reach the Next Level
Salem, OR – A rapidly changing market is making it necessary for businesses to continue to shift and adapt in order to stay relevant. That’s why the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has created a one-day conference designed to help business leaders reach the next level and be a catalyst for change. The LEAD Business … Read more
Three Keys to Creating a Healthy Team
Meet Bill. Bill was recently promoted to a technical manager for a team of 12 people. Bill has great software development skills and is well liked by his coworkers, both of which led to his promotion. But Bill lacks the managerial skills needed for his new role. He is not well equipped to deal with … Read more
PayPal cancels North Carolina expansion
ASSOCIATED PRESS: PayPal withdrew plans to bring 400 jobs to Charlotte, North Carolina, after lawmakers passed a pro-discrimination bill.
Twitter offers 20 weeks paid parental leave
FORTUNE: The social media site will give gender-neutral paid leave for up to 20 weeks starting May 1.
Beer spa opens in Sisters
Hop in the Spa is the nation’s first beer spa.
Vestas closes deal in Brazil
The Portland-based world leader in wind turbine manufacturing and installation will supply 86 turbines for a project in Brazil.
MAX repairs to cause delays; planners push for Bridgeport line
Portland commuters can expect train delays when TriMet’s $2.1 million dollar project to tear up tracks along First Avenue takes place May 8 through May 21.
Klamath dam removal plans go forward without Congress
A PacifiCorp spokesperson announced Wednesday that Oregon and California governors and the U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell have agreed to remove the Pacific Northwest dams without waiting on approval from Congress.
Intel’s IoT, PC management execs depart
Kirk Skaugen, the senior vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group in Hillsboro, and Doug Davis, the senior vice president and general manager of Internet of Things Group in Arizona, announced their departure from the chipmaker giant.